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Nanny Nikki and the Dapper Dude

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

Kick start your summer-and Summer Reading Club-with a live musical performance by Grammy-nominated artist Nanny Nikki! Sing and soar at this super stellar show for the whole family! Join us on the lawn (weather permitting). In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors with limited seating. Guarantee your spot by picking...

Free
Event Series In the Grove

In the Grove

Eggers Grove Forest Preserve E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago, IL, United States

Welcome to the Grove, where plants and creatures and children all grow together. Through songs, play, and stories, little ones and their grown-ups will discover the forest around them and learn how we are all connected. By: Co-created by Eleanor Kahn, Katie Norregaard, and Julie Ritchey

Free
Event Series Free Summer Family Fun

Free Summer Family Fun

Yorktown Center 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL, United States

We’re ready for some summer family fun at Yorktown Center! Join them on the second Saturdays of June, July, and August from 10am – 12pm in The Park in Center Court for free kids’ events. Be one of the first 100 to attend and receive a goodie bag filled with coupons to your favorite Yorktown Center...

Free
Event Series Artisan Market

Artisan Market

Oakbrook Center 100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, United States

The Oak Brook Artisan Market is returning to Oakbrook Center for two outdoor markets in 2023. Meet and shop the Midwest's finest artisans in fashion, food, home goods + art on Saturday, June 10 from 10am to 6pm, Sunday, June 11 from 11am to 6pm, Saturday, September 30 from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday, October...

Free
Event Series Family Fun Tent

Family Fun Tent

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join us at the Extract Juicery Family Fun Tent on Front Street for free entertainment suited for the whole family on select Saturdays. Energizing juices, smoothies, and more available for purchase from Extract Juicery. Saturday, May 20, 2023 @ 10:30am - 11:15am - Giant Bubble Show with TwistiCity Bubbles The bubbles just keep getting bigger...

Free

Community Day

Everlasting Word Church (Aurora) 22 N Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL, United States

Join us for our 2nd Annual Community Day to be held at Everlasting Word Church (22 N. Highland ave) on Saturday, June 10th. This will be a fun family event with music, food, and of course housing resources and information. The event is free and open to the public, and in collaboration with many great...

Free

Dino Fest

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Don't miss the official party to celebrate the arrival of the Spinosaurus, the newest dinosaur at the Field! Dino Fest is the official start of summer at the Field Museum, not only to welcome our newest dinosaur friend hailing all the way from the Cretaceous but also to celebrate SUE the T. rex, MΓ‘ximo the...

Included in general admission

Chicago Northwest Family Day

Woodfield Mall 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Come play at Chicago Northwest Family Day! A FREE children’s event bringing together Chicagoland’s BEST attractions. Activities for the kids while you learn more about the attractions in your own backyard. Stick around to enjoy a meal at the Dining Pavilion and pick out your Father's Day gift.

Free

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